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Samoan local upset with Manawanui updates
But both the Chief of Navy and the Samoan government say community engagement is being led by local authorities. Audio
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Samoa Citizenship Bill approved: Who is eligible to apply?
1:36 pm todayGreens MP Teanau Tuiono told RNZ Pacific that anyone born in Samoa between 1924 and 1948 can apply for citizenship.
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Kiribati Court of Appeal to hear Judge Lambourne's appeal next month
11:23 am todayDavid Lambourne left the country in May this year after a lengthy battle with the government, which wanted him out.
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Govt consultation 'misleading'
1:53 pm todayEnvironmental lobby group Te Ipukarea Society says the Cook Islands government-led seabed mining consultation in Aotearoa "is a serious misrepresentation".
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Local board gives $64k to keep Polyfest in Ōtara
2:29 pm todayThe annual secondary school festival, which began in Ōtara in 1976 to celebrate Pacific and Indigenous culture, has grown into one of the largest Pacific festivals in the world.
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The Oceania soccer tussle and what a new pro league could mean
12:54 pm todayOpinion - The All Whites have the best of everything: the infrastructure, governance, financial backing, and top players, writes Iliesa Tora.
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James Marape calls for strong parliamentary support to pass major reforms
11:03 am todayHe said the government is planning reforms in Public Service, the Provincial and Local Level Government system, the Law and Justice Sector, and in the country's resource laws.
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Pacific news in brief for 21 November
1:36 pm todayA round-up of Pacific news in brief from around the region, including drug-related arrests in Fiji.
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COP29: Pacific needs 'substantial climate finance' - Baron Waqa
The former Nauru president also said the Pacific is at the forefront of the climate crisis, and "For this reason, our leaders welcome the opportunity to co-host a Pacific COP31 in Australia."
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American Samoa elects new governor and lieutenant governor - unofficial results
11:04 am todayPulaalii Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr collected 5846 of the 9771 votes, while incumbent Governor Lemanu and Lt Governor Laapui received 3925 votes.
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Rio Tinto announces MOU to address Panguna mine legacy issues
7:06 am todayIn a statement Rio Tinto, which has never committed to paying for the damage caused by the mine, said the MOU will include setting up a remedy mechanism.
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'685's to the world:' Restoring Citizenship Bill passes with unanimous support
20 Nov 2024The Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.
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A brief history of the Samoa Citizenship Bill and what it aims to achieve
Explainer - New Zealand's Parliament will, on Wednesday, hear the third and final reading of a bill that will, if passed, restore a pathway for citizenship to a group of Samoans stripped of it decades…
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Norfolk Island governance battle with Australia continues
6:27 am todayNorfolk was absorbed directly into the country's local government system nearly eight years ago.
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Polls open for runoff election in American Samoa
20 Nov 2024The vote today is between the two sides that received the most votes in the gubernatorial race on 5 November.
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Pasifika struggle in several New Zealand health statistics
20 Nov 2024The latest New Zealand health survey shows Pasifika are worse off, percentage wise, than the average population in numerous areas.
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Non-profit wants to see action on electronic monitoring at Pacific Tuna Commission meeting
20 Nov 2024The Pew Charitable Trusts wants to see action on electronic monitoring at Pacific Tuna Commission meeting in Fiji.
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CNMI tennis team set to take on first Davis Cup tie
20 Nov 2024A total of 15 teams will play for two slots up for grabs for promotion to Asia/Oceania Group 3.
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Grave concerns for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme
20 Nov 2024Dramatic decline in uptake for the PALM scheme just the tip of the iceberg. Audio
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Cook Islands PM 'not surprised' at Treaty Principles Bill opposition
20 Nov 2024Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is not surprised at the swell of opposition against the Treaty Principles Bill in Aotearoa.
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COP29: Pacific negotiators frustrated by 'slow process' of climate talks
Pacific climate leaders are frustrated by the sluggish rate of progress made during the first week of the UN climate meeting.
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Snap election looms in Vanuatu
The president of the Republic of Vanuatu has dissolved parliament, triggering a snap-election.
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Tongan Vanuatuan woman graduated from World Maritime University
19 Nov 2024"If you want something in life you have to go after it" World Maritime University graduate wants more women in maritime.
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Bird flu - CNMI bans live poultry imports from Hawai'i
19 Nov 2024The CNMI has temporarily banned live poultry and hatching egg imports from Hawai'i.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 November
19 Nov 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a plastics pilot project in Fiji.
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Fijian-American woman aims for the stars
19 Nov 2024Neharika Gambhir is originally from Suva and is now based in Washington DC, where she joined the all-female crew of the Analog Expedition 92.
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Football: Samoa’s defensive pattern holds All Whites to 8-0 scoreline
18 Nov 2024Samoa played defensively according to their game plan, as they worked on restricting New Zealand from scoring more than 10 goals, in a game the All Whites won 8-0 at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on…
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Football: Tahiti claim Oceania Qualifiers semi-final spot with 2-0 win
18 Nov 2024Needing just a draw, Tahiti piled the pressure on a Vanuatu side that could not find a way through.
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